46. A client, who is 27 years old, presents to the gynecology clinic for her yearly screening examination. She is diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV). A nurse should recognize that this client is at increased risk for developing which illness?
46. A client, who is 27 years old, presents to the gynecology clinic for her yearly screening examination. She is diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV). A nurse should recognize that this client is at increased risk for developing which illness?
Test-Taking Tip
Two of the options (Answers 1 and 3) are cancers having to do with the blood system. Since this question is talking about a gynecological condition (HPV), eliminate those two answers.
Content Area: Adult Health, Genitourinary; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Potential for Complications from Surgical Procedures and Health Alterations
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Answer 1 is incorrect because an increased risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma is associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), not HPV. Answer 2 is correct because HPV has been associated with an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. Answer 3 is incorrect because there are no infections that are associated with an increased risk of multiple myeloma. Answer 4 is incorrect because HPV is not associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
